Obituaries

Feb 21, 2022

SHIRLEY I. GREEN

Lifelong Portage Lakes resident, Shirley I. Green, passed away February 21, 2022 at Pebble Creek. She was 87. Born March 8, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Helen I. (Moyer) Rollins. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Dr. Douglas B Green.

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Feb 10, 2022

WALTER JENNINGS BARNETT

Walter Jennings Barnett of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away at his home February 10, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was 85.  He was born in Cowen, West Virginia on February 17, 1936, to the late Robert and Lassie (Sills) Barnett.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an...

Feb 8, 2022

In Loving Memory

Charles "Dwayne" Boyles, 81, of Hartville, Ohio and formerly of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away on February 8, 2022 at Aultman Hospital, following a brief illness. Dwayne was born August 2, 1940 and was a retired "rigger" at Republic Technologies and LTV.

His love for hunting, fishing, bowling, and golf were surpassed...

Jan 31, 2022

HOBART C. HOPKINS

Hobart (Hoppy) C. Hopkins, 94, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away January 31, 2022. He was born in Woodsfield, to parents, Roy and Audra Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he now joins his daughter, Marla; three brothers; and three sisters who preceded him in death.

He enjoyed life and was grateful...

Jan 28, 2022

JEAN M. YACONO

Jean M. Yacono, of Canton, Ohio, 94, passed away peacefully, January 28, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late Fiorento and Adeline Ottavio on November 11, 1927, in Massillon, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony...

Jan 26, 2022

PAULA R. SEAVER

Paula R. Seaver, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away, January 26, 2022, at the age of 66. She was born to the late Paul and Gladys (Henceroth) Seaver on December 21, 1955, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Seaver.

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Jan 25, 2022

MARGARET JEAN NOWAK

Margaret Jean Nowak, passed away peacefully, January 25, 2022, with her family by her side. Born January 19, 1927 in Island, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Katheryn Kosperski.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Nowak; sister, Elizabeth Blazovich; and...

Jan 22, 2022

JAMES E. SWINEHART

James E. Swinehart, 81, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away January 22, 2022. He was the loving husband of Linda (Cottrill) Swinehart for 36 years. Born December 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Arthur and Virginia (Wade) Swinehart.

In addition to his loving wife, Linda, he is survived by his...

Jan 15, 2022

RICHARD M. WISE

Richard M. Wise was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother during his incredible and full 97 years of life. He passed away peacefully, at his home, January 15, 2022.

Born in Greentown, Ohio on September 27, 1924, he was one of four children born to the late Carl and Elsie (Miller)...

Jan 9, 2022

PAMELA JANE WILSON

Pamela Jane Wilson was welcomed home on January 6, 2022, at the age of 74. She was born to the late William and Dorothea (Seesdorf) Wilson on November 29, 1947, in Akron, Ohio.

She was a retired RN from Akron City Hospital and a member of the Sierra Club Civic Organization. A...

Jan 7, 2022

RICHARD V. SPIDLE

Richard V. Spidle was called home to Heaven on January 7, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 2, 1937, to parents, Virgil and Nora (Hoare) Spidle who preceded him in death, together with his sister, Betty Jane Gostlin.

He leaves behind beautiful memories to...

Dec 30, 2021

WILLIAM W. VOIGT

William W. Voigt passed away peacefully, December 30,2021. Born October 28, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Wesley and Alice (Enlow) Voigt.

A wonderful family-oriented person, he enjoyed anything outdoor related, especially hunting and fishing. He was quick to tell a joke or two and make everyone...

Dec 21, 2021

DAVID A. IVEY

David A. Ivey went home to be with the Lord, on December 21, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 8, 1960.

He was an avid firearms enthusiast, NRA instructor, and founder of Freedom Firearms Training Center, where he taught the concealed carry course from 2004 to 2013. Most of...

Dec 21, 2021

WILLIAM “BILL” ROGER HARLAND

On December 21, 2021, Bill Harland, passed away from a stroke related to COVID complications. Bill gave it a good fight, until the end.

Bill was deeply loved by his family. Left to miss Bill’s strange sense of humor is his mom, Bonnie Hamilton; brother, Tim Harland, along with Julie Lasky;...

Dec 15, 2021

HELEN LUCILLE GAINER

Helen Lucille Gainer, 95, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2021.  She was born in Craddock, West Virginia on November 17, 1926 to the late Irvin and Virginia (Lowe) Burgess.

Also preceding Helen in death was her husband, Fred Gainer and daughter, Cecilia Gainer.  Left to...

Dec 15, 2021

PHILIP A. LOZON

Philip Anthony Lozon, 79, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on December 15, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 8, 1942, to the late Russell and Joan (Pilon) Lozon.

Phil graduated from Eastern Michigan University, and he worked for several years in the clothing, retail industry in Akron, OH before...

Dec 11, 2021

REBECCA ANN FILHOUR

Rebecca Ann Filhour, 71, of Canton, Ohio passed away December 11, 2021. She was born to the late Harold and Nellie (Wilson) Filhour on November 24, 1950, in Canton, Ohio. Together with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy.

A skilled health professional, Rebecca worked as a...

Dec 6, 2021

SUSAN L. (BAKER) MATULIS

Susan L. (Baker) Matulis, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 6, 2021, with her family by her side. Born August 4, 1958, in Bay Village, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Knapp) Baker. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Patricia Rockwood.

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Dec 4, 2021

GEORGE LEROY HUNT, JR.

George Leroy Hunt Jr., 79, of Uniontown, Ohio went home to be with Jesus, on Saturday, December 4th, 2021.

George was a fullback on the football team for Mogadore High and graduated from Springfield High. He was a life-long Cleveland Browns fan, even when they didn't have a team in Cleveland!...

Nov 21, 2021

GLENN ALLEN MARPLE

Glenn Allen Marple, 80, of Uniontown, OH, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, from complications stemming from Covid and Pneumonia, at Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH.

He was born February 13, 1941, the only son of Guy W. Marple and Bessie Fields Marple Lesher.  He is survived by his wife of 52...